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Which one of these is the best definition of a hypothesis?

  • A testable question that can be proven true or false (correct)
  • A combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
  • An explanation for many broad questions and many hypotheses
  • A statement made without any proof
  • How are theories different from opinions?

  • Theories and opinions are both based on personal beliefs
  • Theories and opinions are interchangeable terms
  • Theories are built from tested hypotheses, while opinions can be made by anyone with no proof (correct)
  • Theories are based on scientific evidence, while opinions are not
  • What does the biopsychosocial model of behavior explain?

  • Behavior is solely influenced by psychological factors
  • Behavior is solely influenced by sociocultural factors
  • Behavior is a combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors (correct)
  • Behavior is solely influenced by biological factors
  • What is the main difference between a theory and a hypothesis?

    <p>A hypothesis is a testable question while a theory is an explanation for many broad questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are theories different from opinions?

    <p>Theories are based on tested hypotheses, while opinions can be made by anyone without proof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biopsychosocial model of behavior?

    <p>An explanation that behavior is influenced by biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four components of scientific literacy?

    <p>Knowledge gathering, scientific explanation, critical thinking, application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a more effective study method: massed learning or distributed learning?

    <p>Distributed learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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